This year the fox eye trend has been on the lips of many people looking to emulate the raised oval eye shape of supermodels Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner. However, it hasn’t just been the subject of admiration but also caution due to a multitude of reports in the press that have highlighted how dangerous the procedure can be in in the wrong hands.
Looking good for festivities doesn’t mean making bad decisions
Now Christmas is coming, pressure to look good at parties or for your Instagram feed might take over the cautionary tales we heard in the summer. There could be a rise in fox eye surgery uptake again through gifts or with the money received as presents, too. So as a reminder with love and care, whether you want to capture the look or correct a heavy brow, asymmetry or hooded lids, Top Doctors takes a look at how to stay safe and choose the best specialist for this kind of aesthetic procedure.
Taking care leads to top results
Fox eye is a type of thread lift. Thread lifts are a relatively recent innovation in plastic surgery and aesthetics. They are popular due to their minimally-invasive nature which means you get an instant lift without having to go under the knife.
Furthermore, fox eye lifts are famously speedy; between 20 to 30 minutes depending on the clinic you select for the fox eye lift.
One of our leading thread-life specialists Dr Dayal Mukherjee has been providing expert services in minimally-invasive thread lifts for several years at Aura Clinic, where he is the CEO. Him and his team are all medically qualified, and are held to the highest standards of clinical care, with ethics and confidentiality being of utmost importance.
And those qualities are top of the list in terms of what you should be looking for when it comes to getting the best results without putting yourself at risk.
Just watch this interview with Big Brother star Ryan Rutledge and leading facial aesthetic practitioner Dr Pamela Benito. She advises that it can be safe, but it’s always important to do your own research before going ahead with any kind of aesthetic procedure. She suggests to (at 7.16 in the video):
- Look at the doctor’s profile;
- Look at their experience and expertise, and;
- Go for a consultation and have a thorough assessment.
Are fox eyes worth the risk?
As you can see in the pictures taken of Ryan after his surgery, your answer might be no. He was left hospitalised following complications. He experienced:
- Intense pain after the anaesthetic wore off;
- Swelling;
- A severe infection two weeks after the procedure resulting in hospitalisation, that took over six months to fully clear.
Just type in ‘Fox eye surgery’ in Google News and you’ll find horror stories, pictures and advice about safety and even why some would completely avoid it.
Avoiding fox eye altogether? Or just tread carefully?
It isn’t surprising why people would choose to avoid it. Many aesthetic procedures are still unregulated in the UK. Practitioners that work without this correct knowledge and expertise are also less likely to provide the necessary aftercare and advice about recovery.
However, the right doctor will provide expert care even when things do go wrong. For example, world-renowned cosmetic doctor Dr Jean-Louis Sebagh tells us: “I previously had to remove some threads from my patients as some of the PDO unidirectional barb threads did not hook on well enough. There was no scarring after removal and the problems completely resolved.”
The message is clear. While there are plenty of benefits to fox eye, there are risks too. Take them seriously, get the best doctor for you, and you’ll be giving foxy yet sensible in no time
If you’re looking for the most reliable, expert and safe fox eye practitioners, make an appointment with one of Top Doctors’ leading thread-lift specialists or aesthetic experts today.
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